Lessons are now being given exclusively at Curtain Call Studios in Fort Myers!

As of the 2017-2018 school year, all lessons will be held through Curtain Call Studios, the premier performing arts studio in Fort Myers. Please visit their website, www.curtaincallstudios.com, for more information or to schedule a lesson. 

Why piano lessons?

Studies have shown that music lessons provide many benefits for young children:

• Learning the mechanics of music improves academic ability by wiring the brain to understand math and physics.
  
• The technique of playing the piano develops ambidexterity and hand-eye coordination, giving kids an edge on sports requiring fine motor skills.
• Working with others to create music teaches children how each part is necessary to the whole, encouraging them to work as part of a team.
• Learning a piece refines discipline and patience by requiring hours of practice to achieve goals.
• Private lessons boosts self-esteem by creating a safe environment for artistic expression.
• An integral part of every culture, music teaches children to appreciate the heritage of other peoples.

At what age should I start my child in piano?

Most piano professionals recommend starting at age 5 or older. A child needs to be able to focus for a reasonable amount of time, be able to sit still, and have fingers long enough to reach the keys. (I've dealt with plenty of kids who weren't too keen on sitting still, and I work around that. There are plenty of piano games and activities to keep an energetic person occupied. :)

"The piano keys are black and white, but they sound like a thousand colors in my mind."
                         -Maria Christina Mena

​    As a life-long pianist myself, I focus on the joy and inspiration of music. One of the most rewarding things for me as a teacher is to see my students understand a concept and make it their own. I love to watch them learn and grow in their artistic abilities and musical expression. Playing the piano isn't just about the technical aspect of hitting the right notes in the right timing! Creating music is about personal expression--about communicating emotions to those who hear it. If my students leave their lessons with a song in their heart and the joy of life on their face, my job is complete.

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Studio Rate

30 minute lesson                   $22.50

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